The Health Sciences Academy is a high school curriculum program designed to expose and prepare students who wish to pursue healthcare related careers upon graduation. The program is open to any student enrolled in one of the 6 traditional high schools or the Early College High School within Pitt County Schools. Upon graduation, many of our student will continue their education at one of our partner institutions, East Carolina University or Pitt Community College and pursue a degree in a healthcare field.

A Message from our Program Coordinator:

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Health Sciences Academy! Our students are among some of the best and the brightest within Pitt County Schools. They work hard to balance the demands of our their coursework, volunteering, extra-curricular activities such as athletics, academic clubs or groups, drama and band, work part-time jobs, and living their own personal lives. We are continually amazed at what our students accomplish while in high school and beyond!

At the Health Sciences Academy we believe in educating our students in a community endeavor. We are so grateful for the dedication and commitment of our schools, teachers, community partners, students, and parents. Our students' success is your success!

The easiest way to describe the Health Sciences Academy is to tell about the experiences our students have during their time in the academy. Over the course of 4 years, students will complete a minimum of 6 courses which will expose them to potential healthcare careers. Those courses will also prepare our students who pursue college-level health science programs upon graduation. Our students have the opportunity to participate in job shadowing, mentoring, internships, medical research opportunities, career exploration, and volunteering. Through these experiences we are able to accomplish our vision of ...meeting the healthcare needs of the community by preparing students for healthcare careers.

Through the support of our partners, we are able to prepare students to enter the healthcare workforce and/or post-secondary healthcare education, which is our mission. Our partner list includes Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, Colleges of Allied Health Sciences, Engineering and Nursing, East Carolina University, Eastern Area Health Education Center, Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce, Pitt Community College, School of Dental Medicine at East Carolina University and Vidant Health.

Thank you for visiting our website! If you wish to learn more about our academy, please contact our office, we would love to hear from you!

In compliance with Federal Law, Pitt County Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.

In compliance with Federal Law, Pitt County Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.